LAFORTUNE/SOUTH LAKES WGA 9-HOLERS
BOARD MEETING
January 22, 2009
Pris Brown, President, called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM at the Benchmark Condos Clubhouse meeting room.
She distributed copies of duties sheets to all Officers and Board members, asking them to review, revise, and return them for update.
Vice-President, Polly Middleton, is in charge of the Membership Coffee which will be held at 10:00 on February 19, at the Fellowship Lutheran Church. She passed around a sign-up sheet for committee members to bring food, asking them to be there by 9:30 to help set up for the meeting.
Committee discussions followed:
Treasurer In the absence of Mary Sue Whitney, Rosie Simms was present to discuss the budget. She passed around an itemized Expense and Income report for 2008 and a proposed budget for 2009. The ending balance for 2008 was $645.89, which showed a shortfall for last years budget. Ways to revise the budget were discussed raise dues from $35.00 to $40.00; increase cost of Christmas luncheon to at least $l5.00; eliminate Gals & Pals; add $750 to Guest Day; decrease payout for birdies from $5.00 each to $2.00 each.
Pairings Mary Peterson passed out a list of pairers for 2009. She has advised pairers to schedule new members with one or two old members for the first few weeks. She also discussed the need to speed up play as much as possible, especially at LaFortune.
Sports Emily Capehart distributed proposed play schedule for 2009, which will begin March 5 at LaFortune. Some changes were recommended -- that the Ringer Tournament play days be switched from LaFortune to South Lakes; that Bingle-Bangle-Bungle be changed to a scramble; and that Gals & Pals be omitted. The money scheduled for rained-out play days will be put back in budget. It was suggested that points be given to members for participation on play days, with a prize for the best participation.
Handicaps Sandi Estes was not in attendance. Handicaps must be updated and posted every month. New cards will be prepared each month for those members whose handicaps have changed. There was discussion of availability of handicaps for members to view and for other courses to verify. It was suggested that we consider the possibility of having LaFortune personnel be responsible for doing the handicaps for our club this year. There would be an extra charge for each member for this new service. The members will be asked for their discussion and decision at the Membership Coffee.
Membership Gail Eshom will get together with Mary Sue to coordinate procedure for signing-up of new members.
Rules & Etiquette Sue Warner will review the rule book and will post tips on our pairings sheets on website regarding rules and golf course etiquette.
Yearbook Brenda Baker will request all members give her their updated information to be incorporated into the new yearbook. She has no backup person. She will have her camera at the Membership Coffee and will take pictures of new members and anyone who wants a new picture in the yearbook.
Pars & Birdies Barbara Nelson reported that she will use the same sheets as last year for signing up pars and birdies. She stresses to all members that it is their personal responsibility to sign up and not to leave it to someone else to sign up for them. Beginning this year, payout for birdies will be decreased from $5.00 to $2.00 for each birdie, and only one pin for the year for birdies and eagles.
Newsletters Dorothy Irby was not in attendance. We need a backup for Dorothy. That person will need considerable computer knowledge.
Guest Day Jan Davis announced that Tippy Hawkins will assist her in preparations for Guest Day. They are looking for a new place to have the Guest Day luncheon, and have considered the library at LaFortune but the cost may be prohibitive. They are getting their information together. Nancy Kurowski will also assist in the planning and preparation.
The President requested that members notify the Secretary or her about the need for cards or memorials to be sent to members and their families.
Some previous members will be returning to the 9-holers this year.
The President adjourned the meeting at 11:00 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline Parks, Secretary